Spread across a narrow Georgian townhouse directly across from Trinity College's railings, The Pig's Ear serves confident modern Irish cooking with a wine list longer than the menu. Upper-floor tables get views over Nassau Street and the college grounds.
| Price | €€€ (lunch €20–€30, dinner €40–€60 / ~$22–$33 / ~$44–$66) |
|---|---|
| Hours | Mon–Sat 12:00–21:30; closed Sun |
| Reservations | Recommended; book at thepigsear.ie or +353 1 670 3865 |
| Address | 4 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 Ireland |
Signature dishes
- Slow-cooked Wicklow pork belly
- Pan-fried sea bass with Dublin Bay prawns
- Brown bread ice cream
Good to know
- Known for
- Three floors above Nassau Street opposite Trinity College; creative Irish cooking with excellent wine list
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Location
4 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 Ireland
53.3439, -6.2562 View on map
Highlights
- Direct views of Trinity College from upper-floor windows
- Extensive wine list curated by the in-house sommelier
- Closed Sundays, so plan a weekday or Saturday visit
Tips for visiting
- Ask for a top-floor table facing Nassau Street when booking for the Trinity College view
- Closed Sunday — build this into a Monday-to-Saturday itinerary